BEST BUDGET 40L OTG 'Oven Toaster Grill' Under Rs 5000/- !? Reconnect 40L OTG, Better than Morphy Richards 52L OTG?
PRODUCT: RECONNECT OVEN TOASTER GRILLER 40L (2000W,
Operating Voltage 160-260V)
MODEL: RHOTE4002Hi Guys,
I have done a detailed Unboxing & 1 YEAR Review of RECONNECT 40L OTG with some comparisons with MORPHY RICHARDS 52L. Watch the video for the complete account. There are some pics of baking and results from this OTG at the end of the video. Link of the Video below, with timeline to the video given below to help with Navigation:
Go To YouTube: https://youtu.be/oHAGyI0kht8
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VIDEO TIMELINE, TIME STAMPS BELOW FOR BETTER
NAVIGATION:
WHATS ON THE BOX @ 1:13
BILL @ 1:46
UNBOXING @ 2:13
WARRANTY@ 2:33
USER MANUAL @ 3:27
BAKING TRAY @ 3:48
CONTROLS (TEMP, FUNCTION, TIMER) @ 4:26
HEATING BARS/COIL @ 5:20
CABLE/CORD@ 6:13
ACCESSORIES/ PARTS @ 6:24
REVIEW @ 6:38 (PAUSE TO READ)
FOOD SAMPLES/DEMO @ 6:44
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I am trying this Q & A format which I can append as and when you have more questions for me on this topic:
Q: When did you buy this OTG?
A: Bought it in late JAN 2018 (21/01/2018)
Q: What is the Price of this OTG?
A: MRP As SHOWN On The Box: INR 5,990/-, I bought it at
their discount price Of INR 4,920/- (part of bill shown in the video)
Q: Why are you putting this video after over one year!!??
A: An OTG/ Microwave for me, as an Indian consumer, are
an additional/fancy expense that my frugal sensibility was very hesitant to
invest in the beginning. I love to bake though baked goods are not my staple
food as we follow primarily an Indian cuisine at home. I know most people, like
myself don’t want to make purchases that have not been properly reviewed and
examined, especially when it doesn’t fall in the ‘daily needs’ category of
expenses. I took a leap of faith when I
tried this product, when infact I was going to purchase something 3 times the
cost! I saved money and had a great experience…and I wanted to share this only
after I was a 100% satisfied with all the functionality, which obviously took
time to assess.
Q: What is OTG?
A: Oven Toaster Grill
Q: Is OTG better than Microwave?
A: In my opinion, yes. I
prefer OTG over Microwave Ovens. Especially for all cooking purposes like
baking, toasting, grilling. I feel Microwave cooking/reheating is unhealthy. There
is plenty of research material online that u can look at if you want to gauge
this yourself.
-Microwave is faster in its
processes than a regular OTG but OTG is healthier to use.
-Energy consumption is roughly
the same for the two.
-Microwave is faster at
reheating/ defrosting processes but there are ways to get the same results
using OTG too, you just need to know it!
- OTG is better for baking
enthusiasts as even a convection mode microwave cannot match the taste/result
of an OTG!
Q: What do you use the OTG
for?
A: Making Pizza, garlic
breads, bread rolls, cinnamon buns, croissants, focaccia, cakes, grilled Vegs,
Tikka etc (for pics watch the end of the video!)
Q: How often do you use the
OTG?
A: At least once a week.
Q: Where I Bought It From?
A: Reliance Digital, Phoenix Market city, Whitefield, Bangalore,
Karnataka, India
Q: Is This A Sponsored Video?
A: Unfortunately, No!
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Q: How Did You Come Upon This Brand?
A: Totally by chance, I wanted
to buy an OTG with a bigger capacity. I
do a lot of baking in large quantities and it was getting cumbersome to use my
19 Litre smaller capacity OTG. But, I had a very limited budget. I went to a
couple of Wholesale Home Appliance Stores and also checked Out Big Bazaar Home
Appliance Section and Reliance Digital Home Appliance Sections nearby. I was
trying to get a good deal on the Morphy Richards 52 Litre OTG. There were also
many negative reviews online for Morphy 52L http://ckaro.in/aSH813NAm, so I wanted to see the product and
check out all its functions in person. To my surprise I saw the Reconnect Brand
40 Litre which had all the same functionality and very close in size and built
for just 1/3rd the PRICE!
Q: Does the reconnect 40 litre
OTG have a solid body/frame?
A: In my opinion, yes, it
seems comparable to Morphy Richards 52L. Reconnect 40Litre OTG shown in this
video seems to have a strong sturdy built.
Q: What is available in the
box?
A: 1 OTG (Dimensions: 56cm L *
42.3cm B * 31.5cm H),
1 Baking Tray (Dimensions: 41.9cm L * 33cm B),
1 Grill
Rack,
1 Crumb Tray,
1 Handle,
1 Rotisserie Spit,
2 Rotisserie Forks &
screws,
1 Rotisserie Handle,
A Manual,
A Warranty Card.
Q: What are the inside dimensions of the OTG?
A: Please see the image below (image for illustrative purpose only). The measurements were taken inside the OTG to give these measurements below. Pots & Pans within these dimensions should fit comfortably (minus a couple of centimetres to be on the safe side)!
Q: What are the inside dimensions of the OTG?
A: Please see the image below (image for illustrative purpose only). The measurements were taken inside the OTG to give these measurements below. Pots & Pans within these dimensions should fit comfortably (minus a couple of centimetres to be on the safe side)!
Q: Does this OTG come with any warranty?
A: It comes with a 2 year warranty on selected parts
Q: What are the box dimensions
& weight?
A: The fully product packed
box weighs about 10kgs. Box dimensions are 62cms * 47.5cms * 40.5cms.
Q: What is the time setting
available for this OTG?
A: The time can be set for
anywhere between 0 to 1 hour/ 60 minutes.
There are 4 divisions every 10 minutes i.e. 2.5 minute increments
between 0 and 60 minutes are marked.
Q: Does this have a bulb/
light inside?
A: Yes, there is a bulb
inside, which lights up when the oven timer is set, so we can see the cooking process
clearly. It is working so far, so I don’t know if I will be able to change it
if it stops working!
Q: What are the negatives of
the Reconnect 40 Litre OTG, if any?
A: All Appliances may have
their shortcomings to fit in certain price ranges; these are what I felt…
-One large tray that is
provided is an aluminium tray and not a coated baking tray, I would have preferred
if it was stainless steel / non-stick coated. Using baking paper can be a
workaround! All the other tools provided are of good stainless steel quality.
-the temperature markings are
specifically given only for 00, 900, 1500, 1900,
2300. There are no intermediate markings. There could have been more
divisions for more accurate usage. This can be done without as approximation of
temperatures can be made. In reality, all ovens over a period of time reduce in
performance and may NOT give equivalent results in temperature anyway. And even
in those cases we make some calculated adjustments to our temperature controls.
So I didn’t feel this to be a big hindrance. In any case, this still may be
confusing for some!
Having said that, to be very
honest, in my one year + of use any of these points have not been a constraint
in any way! So for me, it is just a small setback that can be overlooked. You
may feel differently according to your needs and applications.
Q: Which Other OTG Do I Have?
A: Prestige 19 litre OTG
Q: What kind of power outlet/receptacle does it require?
A: This requires a 15/16 amp power socket (like what you
require for your ac/ fridge). This
product is made for the Indian consumer, so outlets are advised accordingly.
Q: Cord length?
A: The cord length is roughly 150 cms.
Q: What are the cooking functions of the OTG?
A: The functions knob rotates from the following six
Positions: OFF Position, Upper Coil ON, Lower Coil ON, Upper & Lower Coil Heating
ON, Convection ON(Fan ON), Motorized Rotisserie Mode ON
Q: Any other Key Information/ Features on the box?
A: The following information is given on the box as key
features additional to the info above: Tempered Glass Door, Stainless Steel
Heating Element, Cool touch Handle
I would Rate this OTG : 4/5
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R u using oven thermometer to calibrate the temperature inside oven
ReplyDeleteHi there, firstly thank you for leaving a comment. I don't use a thermometer. I simply approximate the temperature from the given marking. It takes a little getting used to. I did however make a white pen marking for a friend who I recommended it to. U can partition each division into parts with a protractor if you want exact setting every time. Hope that was helpful.
Deletehave u ever used borosil glass containers for baking? I have an Rconnect otg too but to my surprise the instruction booklet says not to use any thing other than aluminium.
ReplyDeletehave u ever used borosil glass containers for baking? I have an Rconnect otg too but to my surprise the instruction booklet says not to use any thing other than aluminium.
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ReplyDeleteHi, thank you for the detailed description and information. I am not able to find 40litre now in the reliance digital website. But I could see Reconnect 28 litres otg. What I got surprised was the product dimensions are similar to 40litre except power 1500W for 28l. Then what might be the difference between two.
ReplyDeleteBelow are the specifications for 28l from reliance website.
General Information
ModelRK 2101
Capacity28 litres
BrandReconnect
Functions
Functions SupportedConvection function, Rotisserie Function
Features
Temperature ControlYes
TimerYes
Accessories IncludedBaking tray, grill rack, crumb tray, motorised rotisserie
Power Details
Power Consumption1500 Watts
Physical Dimensions
Width57.5 cms
Length46 cms
ColourBlack
Weight7440 grams
Height37 cms
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI have a serious doubt regarding this product. But before I shall thank you for such detailed review. The dimension of the product doesn't match up the capacity. The inner dimension only add up to 29.5 litres. When I compared with other brands their internal. Dimensions add up to 40 litre. Also external dimension volume is at least 30 litre lesser than any other 40 litre otg. Infact a 28 litre bajaj otg has more internal volume and external volume than this one.
Rightly mentioned by someone in previous comments the dimension of the 2+ litre and 40 litre are also same. So is reliance actually selling a 30 litre otg packed as 40 litre and hence the price is looking more attractive. This is a serious issue then.
Overall I liked the product and wanted to buy it but now I am skeptical
Can you plz answer this question of mine will help me finalize which otg to go for
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